I needed this video! The humidity in VA makes it a little harder for me to cover up completely, but it’s well worth staying safe from damaging my skin. Thanks for the tips!
@KurtPapke3 ай бұрын
Yes, harder to wear long sleeves and pants when the humidity is high. In comparison, yesterday our humidity was 6%.
@bradwhitcomb18892 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kurt! I've started wearing light weight sun-hoodies. The hood protects from sun and insects. Also many come with thumb-holes that act to pull the sleeves down and cover the top of the hands.
@KurtPapke2 жыл бұрын
Great point that I should have included. Many of the LS lightweight shirts I’ve been wearing have hoods - they are great for the sun. I appreciate you making this point!
@seewaage2 жыл бұрын
I hike in the desert in Arizona all the time. Thank you for the tips! It makes sense because I always wondered why people in the Middle East wear so much clothing in the hot weather. I think you give me great examples of why they do this.
@KurtPapke2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the feedback!
@christopherhaak98242 жыл бұрын
I wear long sleeve fishing shirts. The ones wear, from Habit also have thumb holes and if yo use these, there is no need at all for gloves. They are SPF 50+ and come is all sorts of patterns and colors. The only other thing you didn't mention is hike very early, and hike later. If you have a way to lay low from ~10-2, you miss the very peak sun time.
@KurtPapke2 жыл бұрын
Great comments Christopher. I didn’t see any photos of shirts with thumb holes on the Habit site, but that is a great idea. A lot of folks avoid the 10-2 hiking hours due to the heat, but you are spot on that the UV is at it’s height then as well. Thanks for your constructive feedback!
@BlackBuzzzard2 жыл бұрын
Gotta try Lip armour. Mostly I've come to your conclusions already. Headed to Grand Canyon soon. At least temps wont be a problem. Keep up the great vids!
@KurtPapke2 жыл бұрын
There’s a couple of brands of high SPF lip balm out there. Best of luck on your Grand Canyon hike!
@Ashley_Schaeffer2 жыл бұрын
Convertible pants and vests are my go to when in the desert! Thanks Kurt!
@KurtPapke2 жыл бұрын
But you wear a shirt under the vest, right?!
@CosmicAlchemistCenter Жыл бұрын
Wow!! Thank you so much!! 💜💜💜☀️☀️☀️
@KurtPapke Жыл бұрын
Why thank you for your kind words!
@pmm10442 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kurt! Thanks for the glove tip. That was the only thing I was missing.
@KurtPapke2 жыл бұрын
Took me a number of years to catch on to the gloves. Keeps the hands a bit warmer on cold nights too.
@raf50744 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you for the tips!
@KurtPapke4 ай бұрын
you are welcome RAF!
@centonuovimattini2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you!
@KurtPapke2 жыл бұрын
thanks Leonardo!
@MichaelR582 жыл бұрын
Great informational video and tips , thanks for sharing , God bless !
@KurtPapke2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael!
@functionalaestheticse.c.8953 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. A lot of things I would have never thought of. Thank you.
@KurtPapke Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jameshouse12682 жыл бұрын
Really great content here, Kurt! Thanks so much for sharing your tried and true tips. I appreciate you and your channel as you give insights and ideas that really help with my hiking hobby. Take care always!
@KurtPapke2 жыл бұрын
Made my day James :-)
@katherinenelson2 жыл бұрын
Great information!!
@KurtPapke2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Katherine!
@eri62192 жыл бұрын
Got burned on my lips a few years back from skiing on a warm day in Lake Tahoe. Extremely painful for sure. Been using spf protective lip balms ever since.
@KurtPapke2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story!
@ervinslens2 жыл бұрын
Nice video man, stay safe.
@KurtPapke2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@neemancallender90922 жыл бұрын
I live in Israel where the summer sun is very fierce I wear a large thin cotton square scarf Folded corner to corner as a neck kerchief Stops the sun on my neck also the front of my chest I also use it to drape over my sun hat to give me even more protection All my sun hats have a minimum of a 3” brim Anything narrower just does not cover the back of my neck
@KurtPapke2 жыл бұрын
You are doing the right stuff!
@christopherch73072 жыл бұрын
On a side question.... in your thoughts what would you recommend for traveling between Anchorage Alaska to Ketchikan Island ? Or places to see.....
@KurtPapke2 жыл бұрын
I have only been to Alaska once, see my video on the Uncruise. Loved that trip out of Juneau, but I’m not knowledgeable to give tips beyond that.
@christopherch73072 жыл бұрын
@@KurtPapke yes I've seen that video as well.... that's why I worked up the courage to ask. I appreciate your time.
@christopherch73072 жыл бұрын
Good evening Genetics & life choices help keeps the dermatologist away. (IMO this is my opinion not a criticism)
@KurtPapke2 жыл бұрын
Genetics can help. My experience has been mixed: genetics helps my facial skin, but didn’t help my shoulders.